In 2020, Kenya emitted 0.3 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per capita. The volume of emissions per person slightly decreased from 0.35 metric tons in the previous year. Overall, it has fluctuated since 2000. As of 2003, Kenya contributed 0.19 metric tons per capita to CO2 emissions, the lowest amount in the period observed. Currently, the country's emissions are below the average carbon footprint in Africa.
Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Kenya from 2000 to 2020
(in metric metric tons)
Figures have been rounded.
CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels for energy and cement production. The source adds:
"CO2 emissions are measured on a production basis, meaning they do not adjust for emissions embedded in traded goods".
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OWID. (November 5, 2021). Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Kenya from 2000 to 2020 (in metric metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287769/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-kenya/
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OWID. (2021). Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Kenya from 2000 to 2020 (in metric metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287769/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-kenya/
OWID. "Per Capita Carbon Dioxide (Co2) Emissions in Kenya from 2000 to 2020 (in Metric Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287769/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-kenya/
OWID, Per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Kenya from 2000 to 2020 (in metric metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1287769/per-capita-carbon-dioxide-co2-emissions-in-kenya/ (last visited December 04, 2024)
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